Thank You & Terrified

hward2007

I just wanted to thank you guys for you response to my bilateral masctomy post. Also if I get my last two drains out tomarrow I start taxol the following week and I am scared to death I have already had weakness, numbness and loss of sensation in my right and left arm and hands. I fear it will get worse. Thanks for the vent.
Heather

survivor51

Be sure to read the other post from earlier. Also, tell your doctor about these feeling. If you get this tonight, you can call the 24hour number for ACS and someone can help 1800-227-2345. I did raise my arms slowly to help with circulation and moved my hand like I was squeezing a ball. Hope this helps.

3cbrca

survivor51 said:

Be sure to read the other post from earlier. Also, tell your doctor about these feeling. If you get this tonight, you can call the 24hour number for ACS and someone can help 1800-227-2345. I did raise my arms slowly to help with circulation and moved my hand like I was squeezing a ball. Hope this helps.

I agree with Survivor51 - Try not to be terrified - it will likely get better rather than worse. Remember, there are a lot of strange "sensations" and erratic pains for the first few weeks and they will subside, but let your doctor know what they are. Also check with your doctor for what excercise you can do immediately and later - some movement will help.
s

Unknown

Heather,
We understand your fear, we truly do. And we do not fault you for it. But please keep in mind that you are in the early steps of the process and the first steps are always the hardest, especially on a journey we do not want to take.
Your strength (physical, mental, and emotional) will build each time you see progress being made and you will build confidence that this is 'doable' and, believe it or not, the day will come when you will begin to see how this challenge has made you more of the ultimately victorious woman you were meant to be.

chenheart

Firstly, a big ((((((((((hug)))))))) to you to hopefully chase the terrors away. The cancer fighting drugs are so powerful in killing the Beast~ and of course there are side effects which we either never knew about, nor ever thought WE would be dealing with. Those of us who have traveled this road before you know your feelings, and we can also assure you that the neuropathy will be a part of your PAST! Just as the cancer will also be..now that's something to smile about!

Keep posting in here, or at least coming in to read about those who have "been there and done that"...it is reassuring to know you are not alone.

Hugs,
Claudia

seof

hward,
chemo drugs affect individuals in different ways. For each horror story, there is also one of us who experience less intense side effects. I had hair loss and some intestinal problems, but nothing that Immodium AD and prescribed antinausea drugs could not handle. I kept working full time throughout it, though I took more afternoon naps. Numbness is normal after surgery, but with time and doing the excersizes the Dr. prescribes, it should get better. Talk to your Dr. about your concerns, and give yourself time to heal.

Hope this helps, seof

Unknown

I had two nodes involved and the doctors still told me their was a 50/50 chance that with the surgery, the cancer was gone. Of course, I wanted better chances so did chemo and now radiation. I would imagine that you have a good chance of being rid of the beast now, though the full treatment is, of course, the wisest thing. Look at it as an insurance policy. I was a big baby about my DX and even I am feeling pretty relaxed these days. IT DOES GET EASIER. Never thought I would have believed those words in the early days and now I find myself typing them. Hang around this discussion board for lots of wisdom from the other ladies. They have helped me heal in every way. Best wishes! love, Joyce